Pregnancy - Expert Guidance, Support & More - Motherly
×

Pregnancy

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this moment. We’re here to guide you through your journey to becoming mama, from the first trimester through the third stage of labor.

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 137 Motherly

News

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

January 10, 2025
Infertility journey Motherly

Infertility

To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

As another holiday season comes and goes, I know how easy it is to begin to wonder if you're ever going to be called mom.

December 18, 2024
Adoptive mom Motherly

Adoption

I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

December 18, 2024
young couple holding their baby Motherly

Adoption

Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

December 31, 2023
2024 article hero 2 Motherly

Baby Health

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

January 22, 2025
2024 Article Hero 43 Motherly

News

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

January 17, 2025
2024 Article Hero 2 Motherly

Pregnancy

Welcome to baby shower signs: stylish ideas for your celebration

We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and inspiring baby shower signs to help make your celebration unforgettable.

January 17, 2025
scarjo Motherly

Postpartum

Scarlett Johansson reflects on postpartum life: ‘I was staring into the abyss like, what have I done?’

Johansson, 40, didn’t hold back when recounting her early postpartum days.

January 23, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 140 Motherly

Postpartum

Postpartum depression left me isolated—here’s how I built a village for moms

Becoming a mother stripped me bare. My body took a beating from growing a human. It took another beating bringing that beautiful human into the world.

January 17, 2025
2024 Article Hero 43 Motherly

News

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

January 17, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 120 Motherly

Pregnancy

‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

January 6, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 116 Motherly

News

The most unique celebrity baby names

Here’s a roundup of the most remarkable celebrity baby names.

January 3, 2025
december baby names Motherly

Baby Names

25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

December 17, 2024

The State of Motherhood

Motherly is the voice of modern motherhood, with an audience of more than 30 million users who consume Motherly content each month.

View More

Explore More

2024 article hero 2 Motherly

Baby Health

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

January 22, 2025
2024 Article Hero 43 Motherly

News

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

January 17, 2025
2024 Article Hero 2 Motherly

Pregnancy

Welcome to baby shower signs: stylish ideas for your celebration

We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and inspiring baby shower signs to help make your celebration unforgettable.

January 17, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 120 Motherly

Pregnancy

‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

January 6, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 116 Motherly

News

The most unique celebrity baby names

Here’s a roundup of the most remarkable celebrity baby names.

January 3, 2025
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 108 Motherly

News

Philly offers pregnant people $1,000 a month—here’s why it matters

The Philly Joy Bank program has the potential to change lives in my community.

January 2, 2025
missi Motherly

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

December 26, 2024
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 3 Motherly

News

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

December 18, 2024
december baby names Motherly

Baby Names

25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

December 17, 2024
Preclampsia Motherly

Pregnancy

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

December 17, 2024
Pregnancy brain Motherly

Pregnancy

This is how pregnancy transforms the brain, according to a new study

The changes in the maternal brain during pregnancy are no accident—they’re deeply rooted in evolution, serving one critical purpose: the survival of your baby.

December 6, 2024
Preg ex Motherly

Pregnancy

PSA: Exercising while pregnant may cut your child’s asthma risk by half

Researchers found that moms who exercised at least three times a week during pregnancy reduced their child’s risk of developing asthma in half.

December 4, 2024
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 37 Motherly

Health & Wellness

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

December 3, 2024
unique baby names 2024 Motherly

Baby Names

The most unique baby name trends of 2024

With insights from baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, we’ve rounded up the most downright memorable baby name trends making waves right now.

November 26, 2024
marijuana use during pregnancy Motherly

Health & Wellness

New study finds about 1 in 20 women use marijuana during pregnancy

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this…

November 1, 2024
2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 17 Motherly

Pregnancy

Top baby names 2024: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s trending

Let’s dive into the top baby names of 2024 and explore some interesting shifts and trends.

October 24, 2024
baby name stealing Motherly

Viral & Trending

My sister ‘stole’ my dream baby name—how do I make peace with it?

Every pregnancy and every baby is different—but you were made for this…

October 17, 2024
Son and dad talking Motherly

Viral & Trending

Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

October 3, 2024
×